The Langtang Helicopter Tour is a scenic and brief helicopter ride from Kathmandu that provides an up-close view of the Himalayan mountains and snow. The trip takes around 30 minutes to arrive at Kyanjin Gompa from Kathmandu airport and provides an amazing glimpse of highland villages, stunning landscapes, and towering peaks in a short amount of time.
The Langtang area is Nepal’s third-most popular trekking destination and is the closest mountain range to Kathmandu. The tour starts with a beautiful helicopter flight from Kathmandu to the Langtang range, where you can see stunning views of the glistening white peaks. The helicopter lands at Kyanjin Gompa, a village with Tibetan cultural influences that boasts breathtaking scenery, ancient monasteries, and spectacular mountain views.
The Langtang Helicopter Tour is a great opportunity to interact with the locals and learn about their lifestyle, culture, traditions, and religions. It is the shortest helicopter ride to explore the Himalayas from Kathmandu, making it one of the most scenic aerial flights to explore the nearby Himalayas.
